Going to NYU's 15-month accelerated program

cutienurse · May 9, 2005

Hi,
I will be moving to New York from Oregon to begin the 15-month accelerated program at NYU. I love New York and I almost went to NYU four years ago. I wish I knew more about the school of nursing and the program though. Of course, I am just excited to be so much closer to becoming a nurse. In Oregon, the competition is ridiculous. It's like applying to medical school. Even though NYU is super expensive, the program is so much shorter than anything around here and the sooner you get to work the less expensive the program really is.
So, I am trying to find out more about it. Does anyone know how many students got in, or better yet, is there anyone else out there who also plans to begin the program in September? I haven't gotten my packet of information yet so I really know NOTHING about the program except what is on the website (which is not very much). Any information would help my curiousity.
-future NYU student

Hi, I am going to NYU's 15 month accelerated program in the Fall too!!

I am so happy to finally hear that someone else going to this program. I hadn't heard anything so I was beginning to wonder. I graduated from college last year and have been home in Connecticut taking the prereqs, so I am really excited to start as well. I do know that there are around 85 people in the accelerated part of the program. I spoke with the coordinator and she told me that we are mixed in with the undergraduates in classes.

That is so great that you are coming back to New York!! At least you will be familiar with the school! Well I just wanted to say hello and I am glad to finally talk to someone else that is doing this :)

Medora · May 9, 2005

Yay! I am so glad someone replied to me. If there are only 85 of us I guess that would explain why I haven't heard from more people. Have you gotten anything from the Division of Nursing since your acceptance letter? I am really anxious to hear more and get started now that I know where I am going.

Do you plan to live in NYU housing? I just applied and I am confused about whether financial aid will cover these expenses or not. It certainly didn't look like it from my award letter, but maybe they put the package together before I applied for housing.

It's so great to hear from a future student in the program. My name is Lyndsey and if you would like to keep in contact over the summer, please send me one of those private messages and I'll give you my real email address. I will check this thread again too.

Talk to you soon!

andyruth421 · May 10, 2005

I was so glad to see your post! I'm also starting NYU's 15 month accelerated program this fall and can't wait to learn more about the program and meet my future classmates! I've been living in New York for two years, so decided to stick with a program here. I missed Columbia's application deadline, since I hadn't yet taken the GRE, but I'm really excited about NYU. I haven't received any information from the Nursing School either, but hopefully give us more information soon.

cutienurse · May 10, 2005

I was so glad to see your post! I'm also starting NYU's 15 month accelerated program this fall and can't wait to learn more about the program and meet my future classmates! I've been living in New York for two years, so decided to stick with a program here. I missed Columbia's application deadline, since I hadn't yet taken the GRE, but I'm really excited about NYU. I haven't received any information from the Nursing School either, but hopefully give us more information soon.

that's so great you will be there with us!! I missed Columbia's deadline as well but I've heard this program is good...have you heard anything about it?? Okay well just wanted to say hello and PM me if you want to chat more about it

Medora · May 10, 2005

This is working out so well. I was afraid no one from the program would see it.

So have either of you seen the Dental School, where the Division of Nursing is moving this summer? I saw the current location a few months ago when I visited and it looked wonderful. I wish I would have known about the move in time so I could have compared. What else is around E. 25th? That's pretty close to Union Square, right? I hope it's nice because I applied to live in one of the dorms on E. 26th right near the dental school. Let me know if it's horrible...maybe there's still time to switch.

In any case, I think this program should be worth it. I thought about applying to Columbia. My boyfriend went there for undergraduate school and has a much higher opinion of it than NYU. As far as nursing though, Columbia doesn't offer a BSN only, right? Maybe I misunderstood, but I wasn't ready to choose an advanced practice specialty before I had ever worked in the field. I also thought about applying to Stonybrook's 12-month but I heard it was extremely competitive and I have never been to Long Island so I didn't want to risk getting out there and hating it.

Well, I have to go take a microbiology test. Thanks for writing though!

Mission · May 12, 2005

I know a few people from my pre-req classes that are starting NYU (I'm going to Columbia myself). Most of the dorms at NYU are pretty nice in comparision to other schools. Union Square is on 14th street so your not too far from it. A friend of mine lives in Palladium on 14th and I hear that's the best dorm but I suppose it's a subjective matter, just don't let them put you in the John St. or Water St. dorms.

Columbia doesn't officially have a BSN-only program. People in the ETP just chose not to continue into the masters program.

cutienurse · May 12, 2005

I know a few people from my pre-req classes that are starting NYU (I'm going to Columbia myself). Most of the dorms at NYU are pretty nice in comparision to other schools. Union Square is on 14th street so your not too far from it. A friend of mine lives in Palladium on 14th and I hear that's the best dorm but I suppose it's a subjective matter, just don't let them put you in the John St. or Water St. dorms.
Columbia doesn't officially have a BSN-only program. People in the ETP just chose not to continue into the masters program.

Yea I agree that the dorms at NYU are very nice. WAter Street is actually really nice just too far from everything. Mission, I have a qw: ARe the people in your prereq classes older or just out of college? Just curious to see the age groups of people entering the second degree programs..

Mission · May 14, 2005

Yea I agree that the dorms at NYU are very nice. WAter Street is actually really nice just too far from everything. Mission, I have a qw: ARe the people in your prereq classes older or just out of college? Just curious to see the age groups of people entering the second degree programs..

lol, I actually work on Water Street now, I feel like I'm in Staten Island. Most of the people I know who are doing direct entry (at NYU or Columbia), myself included, are 5+ years out of undergrad.

Medora · May 14, 2005

lol, I actually work on Water Street now, I feel like I'm in Staten Island. Most of the people I know who are doing direct entry (at NYU or Columbia), myself included, are 5+ years out of undergrad.

That's good to hear. I will be 23 when I start the program, but I chose NYU over a traditional program here in Oregon because, not only is it shorter, but everyone in the accelerated/direct entry program will have a bachelor's degree and a bit more life experience. The programs here are so competitive to get into, most people focus on nothing but taking the prerequisites and getting A's. I didn't want to get into another environment like my A&P classes where everyone has tunnel vision. I am excited about being a nurse and going to a respected program, but I am also looking forward to meeting some interesting people while I'm at it.

cutienurse · May 14, 2005

That's good to hear. I will be 23 when I start the program, but I chose NYU over a traditional program here in Oregon because, not only is it shorter, but everyone in the accelerated/direct entry program will have a bachelor's degree and a bit more life experience. The programs here are so competitive to get into, most people focus on nothing but taking the prerequisites and getting A's. I didn't want to get into another environment like my A&P classes where everyone has tunnel vision. I am excited about being a nurse and going to a respected program, but I am also looking forward to meeting some interesting people while I'm at it.

I will be 23 too! I thought I was really young but I guess not. So excited for this to start, anyone else hear anything about classes/registering/orientation yet???

njxcrush18 · May 15, 2005

Hey...

well, you guys can add one more to the mix of NYU accelerated students.

So...i was worried i'd be the youngest one...i'll be 24...and i figured this was more of a program for people who were established but wanted a change in career....however, from what i've read...at least there's two other people in my age range.

now i'm just curious as to how many other guys are in the program?

Columbia....why pay nearly 75 grand? When I called up, they told me I should set aside roughly 75-80 grand for the first phase of their nursing program. thanks, but no thanks. Yes, their education is the best in the city...but I'd be insane to allow myself that much debt.

So..the dental school is where exactly? I actually haven't seen. I visited the school when it was still located over by Washington Square. Hmmm....I sort of liked that area a lot. Washington Square is great...close to union square...it's the the midst of the village. Will all classes now be located in the dental school?

So yeah...i guess i'll be seeing you guys come fall. i'm 23 as of now (24 when it starts), a guy (obviously), already living and working in New York City (Astoria...Queens. hey..it's still "the city":).

i know i'm psyched.

i haven't gotten any info yet either, so no worries..you aren't the only ones;)